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Date: Friday, 14 June 2024, at 1:41 p.m.
Mrs. Estelle Edwards Harrell
Jackson, NC - Mrs. Estelle Edwards Harrell, age 86, of Jackson, NC, died Friday, March 15, 2013 at Northampton Nursing and Rehab in Jackson. Mrs. Harrell was born June 3, 1926 in Halifax County, NC, the daughter of the late Claude Edwards and Mary Rebecca Askew Edwards. She was also predeceased by her husband William "Buster" Harrell. She grew up as a member of Ashleys Grove Baptist Church and later became a member of Jackson Baptist Church after her marriage. She is survived by her sons, Donald R. Harrell and Stuart R. Harrell and his wife Mary Ann all of Jackson; her daughter, Kathy H. Gephart and her husband Barry of Jackson; a sister Barbara E. Outland of Fayetteville, NC; a sister-in-law, Jean B. Edwards of Roanoke Rapids; her grandchildren, Amanda G. Wheeler and her husband Blake of Greenville, NC, and Melissa Heustess and her husband Meares of Pinehurst, NC; two great-grandchildren, Gavin Fleetwood and Kegan Heustess; a very dear and close family friend, Cathy Edwards; also Matt Lassiter, of whom she considered a grandchild and a very special friend and caregiver, Natarsha Stephenson. Funeral services will be held, Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 2:00 PM at Jackson Baptist Church with Rev. Billy Howell and Rev. Warren Heitzenrater officiating. Burial will follow at Jackson Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Massey Funeral Home in Jackson, NC, Monday from 7:00 until 8:30 PM.
Cornellus Whitaker
ENFIELD -- Funeral arrangements are incomplete and being handled by Hilliard Funeral Home in Whitakers, for Cornellus Whitaker, 52, who died Thursday, Nov. 28, 2002, at Nash General Hospital in Rocky Mount.
Leola Cain Horne
"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." ~ Matthew 11:28
The much beloved, Leola Cain Horne, was called to join her heavenly Father on March 16, 2013. At the distinguished age of 88 years old, Mrs. Horne was able to share her life and touch the hearts of so many people. She began the journey of her life on July 24, 1924 to her mother, Gladys Mcduffy Cain and father, Edgar James Cain. She was the youngest of seven. Her mother passed away when she was only eight years old. She grew up in the care of her hard-working father along with the help of her sister Pauline LeClaire and brothers Langdon and Willis Cain. She also had two other siblings that had already left the home Lois Pope and her brother Jethro, all of whom have preceded her. At a young age Leola met and married Willie Thomas Horne and their love endured the years through both the good times and hard. They were married for over 52 years until his passing. In those 52 years together they created a wealth of family members and love starting with the nine children she bore; Gladys H. Boone (preceded), Willie James Horne, Archie Steve Horne (preceded), Geraldine S. Earley, Christopher Horne (preceded), Carolyn H. Whitby, Deborah Slagle, Sandra Maitland, and Timothy Ray Horne (preceded). She was also preceded in death by her granddaughter Angela Crigler and two sons-in-law, David Boone and Douglas Darryl Whitby Sr., and a daughter-in-law, Donna Bowman Horne, all of whom she was close to. She is also survived by her grandchildren Spencer M. Horne, and wife Darlene, Windy Walls, Rebecca Bell and husband Melvin, Stephanie Horne Edwards, Jenny Horne, Amy Chambliss, Cleo B. Bailey Jr., Sondra Vann and husband Danny, Chris Bailey and wife Mandy, Douglas D. Whitby Jr., Pavalisa W. Salazar and husband Rey, Johnnie S. Braswell, Kristy B. Carter and husband Kevin. Brandee E. Moore and husband Russell, Christopher Maitland. Her great-grandchildren, Seth, Meredith, and Kayleigh Horne, Kasie and James Crigler, Dianne Walls and Mandy Anderson, Robert and Cody Bell, Lindsay Green, Katie Edwards, Aiden Wright, Jonah Edwards, Isaiah Parrish, Justin Brown and Lincoln Stanley, James Jr., Kevin Wayne Chambliss, Shannon and Steve Horne, Trey and Ty Bailey, Dana and Bailey Vann, Lizzie and Exia Pair and Madison Bailey, Kalyn Floyd, Tear, Trey, and Porscha Whitby, Allison Braswell, Jonathan Kourouniotis, Lilliegh and Ava Salazar, Brittany, Skyler, Grace, Billie Jo, Bobbie Jo, and Evangeline Carter, Gavin and Serenity Moore, Cameron and Makayla Maitland. Leola was also blessed to see her great-great-grandchildren born, Kayla, Amerikiz, and Bryson, Peyton, Noah, and David Wayne, Thomas, and Carmen. She had many close relationships with her family and friends, including some very special nephews and nieces and special friends and caregivers over the years. She loved each and everyone just as her children. She recognized her blessings and truly appreciated her church family and the pastors at Church of God. She was dedicated and it was only true illness that could have kept her from her weekly worship services to honor her lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She has loved and raised and brought many of her family to Church of God for more than four decades. She shared many happy moments with her family and friends, always welcoming a new addition with open arms full of tender love to give. She stayed busy her entire life, helping others and raising her family. She truly enjoyed gardening and cooking. No matter what day you might stop by, you could count on her having a fresh hot pan of biscuits ready to share. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at the Roanoke Rapids Church of God with Pastor Michael Mooneyham officiating. Burial will follow at Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids, NC. The family will receive friends at Massey Funeral Home in Roanoke Rapids, Tuesday from 7:00 until 9:00p.m. Leola met and married Willie Thomas Horne and their love endured the years through both the good times and hard. They were married for over 52 years until his passing. In those 52 years together, they created a wealth of family.
Dorothy Roberson
AULANDER -- Funeral arrangements are incomplete and being handled by Massey Funeral Home in Aulander, for Dorothy Roberson, of Aulander, who died Tuesday, April 8, 2003, at Guardian Care of Ahoskie.
Jasper 'Jack' Clarence Parrish
World War II veteran
ROANOKE RAPIDS -- Mr. Jasper "Jack" Clarence Parrish, 77, of 107 Hamilton St., Roanoke Rapids, died Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003, at Halifax Regional Medical Center in Roanoke Rapids.
Mr. Parrish was born in Johnston County, the son of the late Parham Parrish and Ida Dixon Parrish. He served with the United States Merchant Marine during World War II. He was the former owner of the 3rd Street Bait Shop and had retired from security with The Burns Security Company.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara Butler Parrish; three brothers, Hubert, Vernon and Lawder Parrish; four sisters, Pearl Andrews, Edna McLamb, Littie Austin and Ola Stewart; and one granddaughter, Tracy Miles.
He is survived by a son, Dennis W. Parrish of Virginia Beach, Va.; two daughters, Tonya P. Claiborne and her husband, Thomas W., and Kathy P. Heath and her husband, Alton R. "Bud," all of Roanoke Rapids; five grandchildren, Brandon Heath, Tammy Strickland and her husband, Ty, Tim Nelson and his wife, Patti, Thad Nelson and Tina Lillibridge and her husband, James, all of Roanoke Rapids; and 11 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Wrenn Funeral Home in Roanoke Rapids is handling the arrangements, where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 16, in the chapel, with the Rev. Dennis Gregory officiating. Burial will follow in Crestview Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m., today, Feb. 18, at the funeral home, and other times at the home of Kathy and Bud Heath, 1133 Charlotte St., Roanoke Rapids.
Elizabeth Sanders-Bell
ENFIELD -- Funeral arrangements are incomplete and being handled by Clark Funeral Home in Enfield, for Elizabeth Sanders-Bell, a native of Enfield, who died Monday, Oct. 7, 2002.
Bettie Rainey
ROANOKE RAPIDS -- Bettie Rainey of 108 Piland St., Roanoke Rapids, died Saturday, Sept. 15, 2001, at Halifax Regional Medical Center in Roanoke Rapids.
She is survived by her grandchildren, Claudette Rainey of Roanoke Rapids, Bettie Jean Rainey of Bronx, N.Y., and Janice Rainey Ivey of Rocky Mount; five great-grandchildren, Christopher T. Harris, Shantel V. Rainey, George D. Shelton Jr., Scottie T. Shelton and Kevin Williams; one great-great-grandchild, Nyoti Garner; her sister, Barbara Champion of Weldon; and her brother, Wesley Rainey of Florida.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 19 at Roanoke Salem Baptist Church in Garysburg. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the home.
Cofield Funeral Home in Weldon is handling the arrangements.
Goldie Nicholson Speight
AHOSKIE -- Goldie Nicholson Speight, 82, died Saturday, Sept. 15, 2001, at Roanoke-Chowan Hospital in Ahoskie.
A resident of Northampton County most of her life, she was retired from Talon Zipper Company in Woodland after 27 years of service. She was a quality inspector. She was a member of Savage United Methodist Church in Gates County where she was active in the United Methodist Women and was a member of the Home Demonstration Club.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, John W. Garris; her second husband, Harvey Speight; and a son, Quinton Garris.
She is survived by a daughter, Thadys G. Simmons and her husband, David, of Conway; two sons, William Garris and his wife, Mary Lewter, of Conway, and Marvin Garris and his wife, Dale, of Murfreesboro; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a stepsister, Nellie Simpson of Galatia; and a special sister, Shirley Seamster of Richmond, Va.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 18 at Conway Baptist Church, with the Rev. Willie McLawhorn officiating. Burial will follow in the Town of Conway Cemetery.
Bridgers Funeral Home Inc. in Conway is handling the arrangements, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m., today, Sept. 17.
The family requests that any memorial gifts be give to the charity of one's choice.
Irving Alexander Coleman Jr.
SCOTLAND NECK -- Irving Alexander Coleman Jr., 83, died Saturday, Sept. 15, 2001.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 18 at the Baptist Cemetery in Scotland Neck, with Dr. Jim Drake officiating.
Letchworth Funeral Home in Scotland Neck is handling the arrangements, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m., today, Sept. 17.
Harvey Wesley Woodruff
ROANOKE RAPIDS -- Funeral arrangements are incomplete and being handled by Wrenn Funeral Home in Roanoke Rapids, for Mr. Harvey Wesley Woodruff, 85, of 241 Williams St., Roanoke Rapids, who died today, Sept. 17, 2001, at Halifax Regional Medical Center in Roanoke Rapids.
